The Corporate Shadow

The Corporate Shadow

By Dr. Ryan Giffen

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Helping you overcome workplace nonsense and bad bosses

10/20/26

60. Politics in the Workplace During Election Season: What Employees and Bosses Need to Know

Election season does not stop at the office door. With the 2026 U.S. midterms approaching and major elections unfolding across Brazil, Venezuela, France, Mexico, and beyond, political conversations can quickly affect trust, focus, and inclusion at wo… Read more

08/18/26

59. How to Be an Effective Leader - Trust, Motivation, and Accountability

Good employees can still struggle when leadership conditions are unclear. In Episode 59 of The Corporate Shadow, Dr. Ryan Giffen explains how to be an effective leader by building trust at work, motivating employees, setting clear expectations, and c… Read more

06/19/26

58. Coaching, Counseling & Discipline Without Damaging Trust

After a long hiatus, Dr. Ryan Giffen is back with a topic that every leader, supervisor, and manager needs to master: how to handle difficult conversations before they become disciplinary problems. In this episode, Dr. Giffen breaks down the differe… Read more

10/11/24

57. Navigating U.S. Politics in the Workplace

In this insightful episode of The Corporate Shadow, Dr. Ryan Giffen explores the complexities of navigating political conversations in the workplace, a topic that's more relevant than ever in today’s diverse and divided landscape. From fostering incl… Read more

10/13/23

56. Inclusive Leadership-A New Era of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

This episode is not just timely but fundamental in building forward-thinking companies. We're talking about inclusive leadership. Let’s take a deep dive into the significance of inclusive leadership in the modern workplace as we explore the multiface… Read more

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